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'Groundbreaking' new venture to create 'world's largest indoor farming project'

A leading North American greenhouse grower and a visionary have launched a new "groundbreaking" company called Green International Ventures LLC (GIVE), which will develop its first project in the Middle East prior to international expansion.
August 19 , 2019

Global Cherry Summit announces date for 2020

The premier event in the global cherry industry will return for its third edition, bringing together the world’s leading players to share key information and focus on the new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
August 19 , 2019

Possibility of citrus greening early detection kit rollout, says researcher

Dr. Nian Wang says he's provided enough information on his HLB early detection method for companies to develop the kit on their own, or his team could develop one.
August 19 , 2019

Accelerating photosynthesis could lead to higher crop production, say scientists

Scientists have discovered that by producing more of the Rieske FeS protein within plants, they can accelerate photosynthesis, possibly affecting biomass in a crop.
August 19 , 2019

Peruvian blueberries: First shipments take place with season running late

During this time of the year, the biggest export market focus is on Asia, with large domestic supplies still available in the U.S. and Europe.
August 19 , 2019

BerryWorld bursts with berry goodness at Boxpark

PRESS RELEASE The BerryWorld team set up camp at Boxpark Shoreditch in London for two days (8th & 9th August) showcasing the newly redesigned BerryWorld consumer brand. The two-day event was brimming with berry goodness as the marketing team shared free strawberries with passers-by and hosted an internal, company-wide challenge to raise money for its […]
August 18 , 2019

Turkish cherries enter South Korea for first time

The development comes on the heels of China easing the export protocol for Turkish cherries, significantly expanding access to that market.
August 18 , 2019

California keeping glyphosate warning rule despite EPA’s protest

The EPA protested against the plan in an August 8 statement, saying it was taking action to provide accurate risk information to consumers.
August 16 , 2019

Project underway to pioneer commercial avocado production in India

A project is underway to pioneer commercial avocado production in India, amid expectations that a sizeable industry could eventually develop.
August 16 , 2019

Q&A: Will quinoa replace potatoes in the Netherlands as drought pressure rises?

Gerard van der Linden, a researcher at the Wageningen University & Research, speaks about what a future could look like where droughts are more common.
August 16 , 2019